# Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy is a sessional pre-school at Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, TQ4 5BA, in St Michaels, Torbay. It is registered for 11 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-curledge-street-academy-2793507  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, TQ4 5BA
- Registered places: 11
- Phone: 01803 557726
- Website: https://curledgestreetacademy.org.uk/
- Run by: [Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-thinkers-pre-school-and-nursery)
- Ofsted URN: 2793507

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 11 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793507

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2024 (Reference 2793507). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793507)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793507)
- Registered places: 11 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793507)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Curledge Street Academy, Curledge Street, Paignton, TQ4 5BA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.432615,-3.568963

- Station: Paignton, 0.2 miles
- Station: Goodrington (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway), 0.6 miles
- 26 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Torbay Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Goodrington Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Primley Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Paignton Green (South), 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Torbay there are about 5 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curledge Street Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Michael's Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Hayes School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Oldway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Roselands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Kings Ash Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Collaton St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-ey457215) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Muddy Wellies Nursery at YMCA](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-wellies-nursery-at-ymca-2894417) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Braeside @ Sunflowers Paignton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braeside-sunflowers-paignton-ey551320) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Preston Community Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/preston-community-preschool-ey483735) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Little Thinkers@Kings Ash](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-thinkers-kings-ash-2793508) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Roselands Community Nursery And Playschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roselands-community-nursery-and-playschool-ey541104) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy's Ofsted rating?

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy was inspected on 11 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy take?

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 11 children at any one time.

### Who runs Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy?

Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy is run by Little Thinkers Pre-School & Nursery, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy?

Paignton is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Little Thinkers@Curledge Street Academy?

You can call 01803 557726 and visit curledgestreetacademy.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793507)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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